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Currently work at a big NY firm, but I want to move to LA. Scheduled four interviews for next week. Problem is: The case I’m working on just heated up. Don’t think partner will be too thrilled about me calling in sick, or whatever. Should I tell him I want to move to LA? That I have interviews scheduled? Or …

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this man’s computer rage. And keep it clean. (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced the next day. Editors’ Pick 11-15/16-08 CherieBlossom86: “Sir, my tongue ring is caught on your hearing aid.”

Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Kanye West got handsy with a Papzi and wound up suspected of assault again for the second time in as many months (Loose Ends, 9-11-08). He was arrested the first time at Los Angeles International Airport. Then, most recently, he was taken into custody at his hotel in London. His Hilton hotel. Nothing quite …

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this octogenarian’s smooch. And keep it clean. (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced the next day. Editors’ Pick 11-14-08 Howie: “I just completed a full cavity search. Now, who wants a …

Four Best Fourth-Tier Law Schools: Love them or hate them, rankings are everything in life and law. How else would you propose to measure yourself, your firm or your school against the competition? Unfortunately, for reasons that escape us, nobody has bothered to rank the best fourth-tier law schools in the U.S. Until now… 1. Barry University (Orlando, Florida) Bitter …

Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Here’s one time it wouldn’t be a great idea to blow off a debtor’s kneecaps: Former quarterback Michael Vick’s bankruptcy attorneys say he’ll be reinstated to the N.F.L. and will return to his career following his prison term. Earnings from resumed play will allow him to settle up with a few folks. Meaning he’ll …

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this bailiff’s courtroom. And keep it clean. (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced the next day. Editors’ Pick 11-13-08 Anonymous: “Little known fact: Presidents can up to double their size during …

Current title and employer? Owner, Law Offices of Clyde DeWitt Years in practice: 35 Law school? Education background? JD, University of Houston Law Center (1973) Masters of Science in Accountancy, University of Houston Graduate School of Business (1976) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering (1970) How did you get into porn? “Porn” implies media, and I …

Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Here’s the story of man named Obama, who picked a group including several lawyers for his team. This group will prepare for a new administration. And that’s the way they all became the transition bunch. [Associated Press] It’s bar results season, and while you’re still stuck biting your nails to the quick, New York …